Tyra Banks Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 68 kg |
Date of Birth | December 4, 1973 |
Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Tyra Banks is an American television personality, model, businesswoman, producer, actress, and writer who is considered one of the world’s top-earning models and was a Victoria’s Secret Angel from 1997 to 2005. She is also one of four African Americans and seven women to have repeatedly been ranked among the world’s most influential people by Time magazine. The long-running reality television series America’s Next Top Model was created by her in 2003 and she has also been a part of other shows and movies like Halloween: Resurrection, Hannah Montana: The Movie, The Apartment Complex, Larceny, Tropic Thunder, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Shake It Up, Dancing with the Stars, Gossip Girl, New York Undercover, and Soul Food.
Born Name
Tyra Lynne Banks
Nick Name
Ty, Big Buddy, Lady T L B, BBQ
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
Inglewood, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Banks attended John Burroughs Middle School and graduated from Immaculate Heart High School in Los Angeles in the year 1991.
Subsequently, she enrolled herself into Claremont McKenna College, and Loyola Marymount College. But, after she got the chance to go to Europe for modeling, she put her education on hold, when she was 16.
She is a Harvard Business School graduate.
Occupation
Former Model, Actress, TV Host, Author
Family
- Father – Donald Banks (Computer Consultant)
- Mother – Caroline London (later London-Johnson) (NASA Photographer)
- Siblings – Devin Banks (5 Year Older Brother)
Manager
As a model, Banks was signed to these modeling agencies –
- D’Management Group
- IMG Models – New York
She has also been represented by United Talent Agency, Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Net Worth
Tyra’s net worth had been $90 million as per CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Voluptuous
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
68 kg or 150 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Tyra Banks has dated –
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Tyra Banks is of African-American descent.
Hair Color
Tyra is naturally brunette (brown colored hair).
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Eyes
- Body
- Skin
Measurements
38-27-38 in or 96.5-68.5-96.5 cm
Dress Size
6 (US) or 38 (EU)
Bra Size
34D
Shoe Size
9 (US) or 39.5 (EU) or 6.5 (UK)
Brand Endorsements
Tyra Banks advertised for Cover Girl, 3 Suisses, Alma Couture, Dolce & Gabbana, Elite chocolate, Escada, H, H & M, Milk, Nike, Ralph Lauren, Rifat Ozbek, Swatch skin, X-O-X-O, Tommy Hilfiger, Victoria’s Secret, and Yves Saint Laurent.
Religion
Christianity
Best Known For
Working with Victoria’s Secret as their angel and also with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.
As Author
Tyra released her first novel in September 2011 titled Modelland, through which she shared her own modeling experience. In October 2011, it was on New York Times bestseller list.
Later, in 1998, she also released another book Tyra’s Beauty, Inside and Out.
First Film
Banks had a role in the 1995 American drama film Higher Learning for her role as Deja. The film received mostly positive reviews with a few mixed ones and was able to gross $38,290,723 in the USA.
First Fashion Show
She debuted with Ready to Wear – Autumn / Winter 1992 fashion show where she modeled for Chanel.
First TV Show
In 1993, Tyra appeared in 8 episodes of NBC’s sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air in which she portrayed Jackie Ames.
Personal Trainer
Martin Snow is the man from whom Tyra takes help to stay in the best shape forever. He does running drills, parachute run (where a parachute is attached to Tyra’s body and she is instructed to run with that setup. This setup creates more air resistance while running and burns even more calories), boxing, and cardiovascular exercises with her.
She also uses some medicine balls and a kettlebell workout.
Tyra likes to eat fresh fruits a lot. Mangoes and papayas are her favorite ones. To get some proteins, she also eats salad with chicken pieces and shrimp.
Also, she doesn’t take alcoholic drinks.
Tyra Banks Favorite Things
- Perfume – Demeter PMU
Source – Zimbio.com
Tyra Banks Facts
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